Lead Photo Editor

At Framed, every image is a story — not just a frame. We don't believe in slapping on presets or applying batch edits that strip photos of their essence. We believe in editing with intent — understanding what the image is trying to say, and then using light, color, tone, and crop to let it speak louder.

We're looking for a Lead Photo Editor who approaches every image like a scene from a film — who understands mood, rhythm, visual balance, and emotional timing. Someone who can spot not just the sharpest image but the most meaningful one. Someone who knows how to grade with restraint and lead with clarity.

This is not a mechanical role — it's a creative leadership position. You'll be responsible for shaping the final visual output of hundreds of shoots across weddings, portraits, and commercial work. You'll also play a critical role in mentoring younger editors, building editing SOPs, and maintaining consistency across a growing team.

If you've ever looked at a raw image and instinctively known what it needs to feel right — we want you here.

Your Responsibilities

• Visual Curation: Select images that communicate story, emotion, and design — not just what's technically good.
• Grading & Mood Creation: Apply color grading that enhances narrative tone — cinematic, warm, raw, or timeless — without resorting to templated presets.
• Bulk Editing Mastery: Work efficiently on large sets while maintaining a high level of consistency and visual polish.
• Style & Consistency Checks: Ensure every delivery (weddings, products, lifestyle shoots, portraits) is on-brand and up to the mark.
• Team Mentorship: Lead junior editors, review their work, and upskill them to meet Framed's visual benchmarks.
• Creative Syncing: Collaborate with photographers and the Creative Director to align edits with shoot intent and brand tone.
• System Thinking: Suggest and help implement better workflows, file-naming structures, and QA processes to streamline the department.

Key Skills Required

• Deep understanding of composition, light, and story through images
• High-level command over Lightroom (for both batch and individual edits)
• Strong expertise in Photoshop (cleanup, cloning, color correction, retouching)
• Exposure to cinematic grading approaches
• Ability to replicate and adapt grading styles as per brand guidelines
• Experience with high-volume editing (weddings, commercial, or editorial)
• Familiarity with different types of shoots: candid, documentary, studio, product, fashion

Bonus (Preferred)

• Experience using Imagen AI, Aftershoot, or similar AI-assisted tools for smart culling and edits
• Familiarity with video color grading (basic understanding helps in inter-department coordination)
• Ability to build SOPs for junior editors or assist in department process creation
• Strong eye for detail shots, storytelling sequences, and emotional impact

The Kind of Creative We're Looking For

• A visual storyteller with a filmmaker's instinct
• Efficient, organized, and consistent under pressure
• A mentor at heart who enjoys sharing knowledge
• Someone who thrives on feedback, iteration, and collaborative excellence
• You understand that editing is the last storytelling tool before the client sees the image

Career Growth Path

This is a leadership-track role with potential to grow into Head of Post-Production. You'll be shaping the aesthetic direction of hundreds of shoots, mentoring future editors, and working closely with our creative leads on brand-defining visuals.

Compensation

Ranging anywhere between Rs 40,000 - Rs 50,000 Based on experience and skill.

How to Apply

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• Your portfolio (before-after preferred)
• Why should we hire you?
• Your resume